Is This New Men’s Birth Control The Answer To Our Prayers?

Katie Garrity

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Birth control. It has been a constant topic in the news these days as the Republican race continues to annoy the hell out of me. Women’s rights? Who needs those? Yuck! But I digress. Birth control is one of the most important things to remember for a sexually active person. It’s the smart way to have sex and without it, we can get ourselves into all sorts of trouble. The only thing that has plagued us women for years is that there was no male contraceptive that dudes could take to stop their sperm from swimming, but is that all about to change?

Arecent article came out in regards to male birth control. Is this all too good to be true? According to recent studies, there is a male birth control that works as an injection. One shot and men have birth control for up to 10 years. Is this too good to be true? There is no way that this can be possible. One shot? And ten years of protection from baby making? I just can’t believe it!

Is this the answer to our girl prayers? Are men finally going to be able to take a medication that will finally stop awkwardly putting on condoms (if you’re both tested and monogamous) and taking a pill a day? I am so skeptical and cynical, but I want to believe in this. I want to believe there’s hope! I will keep up with this progress and check for updates on this male injection that could change safe sex forever. Here’s to hoping!

Katie is finishing up her undergrad at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. She enjoys wasting hours on Facebook and tweeting things no one cares about. When asked the question, “Do you do marathons?” She promptly responds, “Of course! Which show?” Follow her @KatieGarrity! Or read her personal blog where she talks about Ryan Gosling and hummus a lot here!